These rare animals in nature belong to the bird family but are deprived of their species’ privilege of spreading their wings and flying in the sky.

1. Takahe bird

This bird is found only in New Zealand and was thought to be extinct until a few individuals were found near Lake Te Anau at Mount Murchison. With a length of about 63 cm, this is the largest bird of the Rallidae family, with strong legs and an ” unusually ” large beak. Currently, there are only about 225 animals still living in the conservation area and protection measures have been strengthened to avoid the risk of extinction of the species. However, slow development and low fertility are a huge problem that threatens this rare bird.

2. Penguins

Penguins are no stranger to us and although they cannot fly, they are excellent swimmers with very fast strides. Penguins live mainly in cold climates in the Southern Hemisphere. Currently, it is estimated that there are about 20 species of penguins. The largest species is the Emperor penguin and the smallest species is the Blue penguin . Penguins’ favorite food is fish, squid and other sea creatures they find while swimming underwater.

3. Kiwi bird

This is a native bird of New Zealand and is considered a national symbol. There are only about 5 species of this bird breed. Kiwi birds are very small so they are quite shy and nocturnal. You can only see them during the day in conservation areas dedicated to this rare bird. They have a very good sense of smell and are a special species with nostrils at the end of their beak.

4. Ostrich

This is the largest species on the list and is also the only species that lives in groups. The ostrich can be said to be a super-fast “racer” with speeds of up to 46m/h. This bird’s brain is very small so they often do quite crazy things. Don’t be foolish to get close to these birds because they are large and quite ferocious with “unpredictably dangerous ” kicks.

5. Cassowary

Although smaller than an ostrich, the Cassowary in Australia is also an unusually “large” bird. Their main food is fruit and other crops. This is also an aggressive and very dangerous breed of bird, but it became extinct not long ago.

6. Rhea bird

A native bird native to South America, the Rhea bird has very large wings and often spreads its wings wide when running. There are only two species of this genus: the American Rhea and the Darwin Rhea. It takes them 6 months to mature, but only when they are 2 years old do they begin the reproductive and mating process.

7. Kakapo bird

This is a very popular bird breed in New Zealand in the past with many ancient fossils found everywhere. However, the Kakapo bird is at high risk of extinction, so many conservation plans are being urgently implemented to prevent this potential danger. The good news is that recently the number of species has increased significantly. This is a nocturnal bird, so it is not surprising that the meaning of the name Kakapo means ” Night owl “. In addition, with many characteristics similar to parrots, they are also called ” Parrot Owls” .

8. Emu bird

This is the largest native bird breed in Australia with a height of up to 2m. They are also a great racer with a maximum speed of 30m/h although still inferior to the ostrich. They live in a very good environmental condition and there are hardly any threats at all. There are about 3 different bird species of this breed in Australia.

9. Galapagos cormorant

So named because they are native birds on the Galapagos islands near Ecuador. This is the only bird in the cormorant genus that has lost the ability to fly and lives mainly in water and on land. Their favorite foods are fish, eels, baby octopuses and other small sea creatures. The breeding season of Galapagos cormorants usually begins in the cold months of July to October because then they are guaranteed an abundant food source. There are only about 1,500 left in the wild, so the risk of extinction of this species is also very high.

10. Campbell Mallard

There are two species of flightless mallards: the Auckland Mallard and the Campbell Mallard . Campbell’s mallard ducks are nocturnal foragers. They usually eat insects and crustaceans. This duck species was found on Campbell Island so it was named after the island.

To date, Campbell ducks are in danger of extinction and scientists are conducting research to preserve and maintain the development of this rare duck species.

11. Titicaca diving bird

This adorable bird is found in Peru and Bolivia, living mainly on Lake Titicaca . Although it cannot fly, this bird can swim quite fast and catch small fish as prey. The Titicaca bird species has declined by thousands of individuals due to hunting by fishermen.

12. Weka Bird

This unknown bird is known for its hot temper and curiosity. They often listen more than they see. And just like pandas, Weka birds are known for stealing food , then going to another shelter to explore.

13. Guam flycatcher

This bird species exists in large numbers on the island of Guam . Because they often nest on the ground and cannot fly, they are less able to fight off predators. That’s why in the 1960s, when the brown tree snake appeared on the island, the number of this bird species decreased significantly. And by 1983, this bird species was completely extinct .

14. Inaccessible Birds

Inaccessible Island located in the South Atlantic Ocean has a special bird species that attracts the attention of many visitors. This bird lives around large cliffs on the island and is considered the smallest flightless bird in the world. They often roam the grasslands and look for insects and worms for food.